Lt. Armstrong chosen to be Holden police chief

HOLDEN — Town Manager Jacquelyn Kelly told selectmen Monday night she has selected police Lt. David A. Armstrong to be the town's next police chief, pending Civil Service approval.

He is to be sworn in at 6 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the police station. He replaces George Sherrill, who retired Feb. 28 after 39 years of service to the town, 15 as chief.

After his swearing-in, Chief Armstrong is expected to promote Sgt. Christopher Carey to the rank of lieutenant and Patrolman Adam Porcaro to the rank of sergeant. They will be sworn in to their new positions on the same day.

In other business, the board voted 4-1 to waive building permit fees for the Mountview School building project. Selectman Mark Ferguson objected, saying the school project should not get a free ride for its inspections.

Ms. Kelly said inspection fees are not reimbursed by the state School Building Authority, and if the board did not waive the fees, it would essentially be borrowing money to pay itself.